Finding the Third Proportional to 105,456 and 230,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,456 and 230,368 is: 503,237.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,456 : 230,368 = 230,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,456/230,368 = 230,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,456x = 230,368 × 230,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,456x = 53,069,415,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,069,415,424/105,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,237.52
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